https://www.hubsandhers.com/blogs/hello-lovers.atomHubs and Hers - Local Lovers2018-10-16T10:50:00-04:00Hubs and Hershttps://www.hubsandhers.com/blogs/hello-lovers/meet-rachel-alex2018-10-16T10:50:00-04:002018-10-16T10:50:14-04:00MEET RACHEL & ALEXLindsey Farina
The hub & I were itching to do a Halloween GIVEAWAY, but needed the perfect small business to pair up with. My mind immediately raced to Pink Pirate & the insane orange bikini I had just spotted on their Instagram. It definitely couldn't hurt if the company we collaborated with was local & just so happened to be owned by the cutest couple ever...

CONTINUE READING FOR GIVEAWAY DETAILS.

HOW THEY MET.

Rachel started working at a local surf shop on Ft Lauderdale beach when she was 18. The tight-knit staff always spoke highly about their infamous friend Alex, whoused to work at said surf shop, but had since moved to California.

Fast forward a few years later, Alex moves back to Florida. Rachel's coworkers insist that the two are destined to start dating and just as destiny does, the surf shop's annual Christmas party would finally be there meeting ground. Despite the fact that neither of them even worked at Maui Nix anymore, time nor distance could keep these guys apart any longer. Like I said previously, they were destined to meet and as much as Rachel hated to admit that everyone had been right all these years, they clicked the moment they met and were living together just a few short months later.

WHAT WE LOVE MOST ABOUT RACHEL & ALEX.

SOOO MANY THINGS. They're easy on the eyes, that's obvious. Brownie points for living locally. Cool as cucumbers, the both of 'em, yet somehow just as kind as they are cool. Sneaker collections that would make you green with envy, but to list our favorite of them all: these two are not only partners in life, but in business.

They compliment one another where it counts - he’s the businessman & she's the creative. They find a way to balance one another out & are no strangers to compromise. Not all couples can handle working with their significant other, but these two are thriving in their partnership.

We could not have planned a better time to pair up with this duo. After years of working with other brands, they havelearned how to develop their own brand at the ripe ages of 27 & 31. With so many exciting changes taking place, you are going to want to keep your eye on the Pink Pirate dream team...

Especially because Pink Pirate is ready to GIVE AWAY THIS BIKINI FOR FREE.

Yes, this fucking bikini - this citrus colored suit is part of Pink Pirate's upcoming Miami Vice collection & is not even available for purchase yet.

Keep scrolling for giveaway details & be the first one to snag this set.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS.

One couple will win a CUSTOM HALLOWEEN CARE PACKAGE - filled to the brim with all of the Hubs & Hers Halloween gear photographed on Rachel & Alex, PLUS his lucky boo is going to receive a bad ass Pink Pirate bikini of her very own.

It's literally that simple. Show your favorite small businesses a little love & you'll be entered for the chance to win more Hubs & Hers than any human really needs.

P.S. per usual, CLICK ANY PHOTO TO SHOP NOW.

P.S.S. if you & your boo are interested in becoming Hubs & Hers Local Lovers, email us your love story - hubsandhers@gmail.com

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https://www.hubsandhers.com/blogs/hello-lovers/meet-sandrine-tim2018-09-12T19:24:00-04:002018-09-12T19:24:39-04:00MEET SANDRINE & TIMLindsey Farina
My husband enters our bedroom. He's holding our ancient laptop and the screen is opened up to an email. He wants me to read the email aloud but it looks as if he's been crying. I take the Mac out of his grasp and begin to read a Local Lovers submission. A few sentences in and I start to get choked up. I turn around and my husband is crying. I can't physically finish the email either.

A few minutes later, we try it again. Three attempts later, the email is finally read in full and we know what we must do: WE MUST MEET THIS COUPLE.

HOW THEY MET.

Sandrine met Tim the day her father passed away.

He had been battling terminal cancer for a couple years and there was not a single day that she did not go to her parent's house to visit with her father after work. One evening in particular, out of sheer desperation, Sandrine decided to squeeze in a quick hair cut before heading over for her daily visit. "Fuck it", she thought to herself, "what could really happen in one hour before I make it to their house?"

That was the night her father stopped breathing.

She received a call from her mother that she needed to come to the hospital right away, reassuring Sandrine that she had already called 9-1-1 and they were ableto resuscitate him. She showed up to the hospital and was rushed back toher dad's room with her daughter. There was a group of firemanwaiting in front of his room. Sandrine watched her father being placedon a ventilator and quickly grabbed her daughter and turned around, shielding herfrom witnessing what was happening.

One of the fireman came up and introduced himself to Sandrine. He asked if it would be okay if his partner took her daughter down the hallway sothat she could go in and see her father. Everything began to move in slow motion. This fireman grabbed Sandrine's hand and held it tightly, putting his other armaround her and reassuring her that everything was going to be okay. What a weird sensation, feeling such a strong connection and to a complete stranger. Come to find out, this fireman was the one responsiblefor resuscitating Sandrine's father.

Flash forward a few weeks later. Sandrine a had written that fireman a long, heart felt letter thanking him for all he did for him that night. Unfortunately, he was not at the fire station the day she went to deliver her letter...

Flash forward another year. It was only a few days before the one year anniversary of her father's death and that fireman weighed heavily on Sandrine's heart. She needed to give him that letter she had written long ago and close this chapter of her life. She went to a local store that afternoon to pick up a few things and as she was exiting the building, engine 33 pulled in to the parking lot. Out of the fire truck hopped the very fireman she had been looking for. Her heart stopped and she just stood there, frozen, in the middle of the parking lot, tears streaming down her cheeks.

The next day, she called the station, asking who had been on shift the day before in the white shirt. It was Lieutenant Tim Boone. They informed Sandrine of his next shift. She was determined to finally going to give him that damn letter.

That day came. With the help of a little liquid courage and arms full of bagels for the guys, she walked into the station and there he was.

"Hey! I saw you the other night", said Tim.

"I've been looking for you for a year now", replied Sandrine.

She finally got to sit down next to Tim and hand him her letter, thanking him for all that he had done for her father and her daughter. She ended up staying at the fire station a few hours longer than anticipated and when Tim finally walked her out to her car, he said "hey, let's get a drink sometime soon if you are up for it".

Turns out, this station was only two blocks from Sandrine's house, and from that day on, they spoke everyday. When he was on shift, they would swing by her house in the engine and soon enough, she was making regular trips up to the station to spend time with him. They were inseparable. Fated to be together.

The night before he passed, Sandrine's father told her that she was going to meet someone who was meant for her very soon. That was the last thing he said to her. The next day, she met Tim. When the timing is just right, everything will fall into place.

THEIR NUPTIALS.

This duo is far from traditional and that is what we love most about them. They kicked the conventional wedding to the curb and got married in a World War II airplane hanger, completely winging the entire shindig! One of their dear friends, a fellow fireman, married them while dressed in costume as a Catholic preacher, sharing a PBR during their ceremony. They catered Chipotle, opted for the infamous open bar and just had a big ass non-traditional, shameless wedding party, complete with cropped wedding dress Sandrine had always dreamed of and custom Vans for Tim.

Just mildly obsessed with the above photograph, snagged by their brilliant wedding photographer @_andreadelamar. In true Hubs & Hers fashion, these lovers opted for a first grab over the traditional 'first look'.

Sandrine's ring is as unique as you could imagine, handmade by Kristin Coffin Jewelry and created from ethically sourced Canadian diamonds and recycled, antique white gold. Its center is composed of iconic grey moissanite, which hits home with Sandrine, as it was discovered in 1893 by a French chemist. Sandrine was born in Florida, but raised in France, with French being her first spoken language. She also happens to be one hot French scientist. I think it's safe to say this ring is very special.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW.

Both Tim and Sandrine had children from previous relationships. One might assume introducing six kids might be rough, but when these two combined tribes, they blended together effortlessly. Now they are one big wolf pack of eight, somehow managing to get their crew to elementary, middle and high school 5 days a week and still finding time to sneak away for Hubs & Hers.

Sandrine and Tim have been married seven months now and these newlyweds were so game to throw on all our of our most obnoxious husband and wife gear. THEY GET IT. Being married is the fucking best.

Click on any photo to shop the handprinted pieces these Local Lovers are rocking or head over to hubsandhers.com.

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https://www.hubsandhers.com/blogs/hello-lovers/meet-jess-cameron2018-06-01T15:31:00-04:002018-06-01T18:31:53-04:00MEET JESS & CAMERONLindsey Farina
I could have never imagined that a house could feel like a home without a kitchen or indoor shower, but Jess and Cameron have created just that.

Their custom garage holds all of the toys you could dream of. Four motorcycles, a '69 (wink wink) Dodge truck, a vintage Volkswagen bug, a Tito's cooler turned electric scooter and enough skateboards for Jess and Cam to ride a different one each day of the week. An enormous work bench sits in the middle of the garage, just waiting for a new DIY project. I spy bad ass red and turquoise cabinets that we later discovered will be the newest pieces of handmade furniture for a local joint opening up in Jupiter, FL, Papi Chulo Tacos. The welding equipment in the back of the garage screams "PHOTO OP" and the litter box tucked away in the corner has me looking forward to meeting Makita, the shop kitty.

A door on the north side of the garage leads to an interior, air conditioned studio that could not be any cuter. The first thing that catches my eye is their massive headboard, handmade by Cam, of course. Cameron is the maker, creator and mastermind behind Hellbent Custom Garage. Jess is the resident ray of sunshine, Cam's biggest fan and the source of encourage behind starting this business last year. The best part about their cozy abode is that it's filled with one-of-a-kind furniture and decor that they've built just a few steps away.

Click on the photos to SHOP all of your favorite Hubs & Hers pieces as seen on Jess & Cameron

One of the coolest features over their cozy abode has to be the outdoor shower, filled with plants and dreamy as fuck.

We appreciate the hell out of what Jess and Cameron are accomplishing together as a team and are thrilled to feature this duo as Hubs & Hers local lovers.

P.S. with a figure like Jess', we couldn't help but throw that bangin' bod in the cheekiest bottoms possible. Other than our classic His Babe Briefs, you might have noticed those beautiful little bikini bottoms she was rocking. Jess loved the sexy suits so much that she's already purchased one for herself! You can shop all of these pieces and and more at The Sandy Shoppe. Stay tuned to learn more about the boss babe behind this small South Florida business.

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https://www.hubsandhers.com/blogs/hello-lovers/meet-regan-tyler2018-03-23T16:07:00-04:002018-03-23T16:37:02-04:00MEET REGAN & TYLERLindsey Farina
It was just a usual Wednesday morning, out of bed by 9 A.M. for a day full of screen printing. Thanks to you guys, my husband and I have become so busy with Hubs & Hers that we've had to hire a third wheel. She arrived at our home just before 10 A.M., like usual, and plopped down on the barstool next to me. Luckily for Regan, our third wheel was the one to open her DM that morning.

"Hi!!!!..." our third wheel began to read aloud, as Regan explained how excited she was about placing her fourth order with us, a new 'This Taco's Off The Menu' t-shirt. She was actually in town visiting her boyfriend and was hoping we'd be down to let her buy the shirt in person. Maybe my husband was trying to get out of screen printing, or maybe he simply had tacos on the brain. Either way, he suggested we drop everything and meet these not-so-local lovers for an afternoon margarita. Just like that, it was a double date.

We secured an outside table for five at Rocco's Tacos (two couples, plus our now-fifth wheel). We wanted to spot these cuties as soon as they walked up and you know I had to take advantage of that natural afternoon light. Regan is as cute as a button and Tyler is one tall glass of water. They look like they've been marooned on some beautiful island for the last week or two, both with sun kissed skin and hair. They're about seven years apart, just like Mr Farina and I. I'm obsessed with them immediately.

I couldn't help but admit how excited I was to see Regan's juicy boobies in this Hubs & Hers tee and immediately made her change into her new shirt before she could even sit down. Regan returned from the bathroom lookin' like a snack, sans bra, just as I requested. I blame those beautiful boobies for how these two met.

HOW THEY MET. Tyler nostalgically tells the tale of noticing a girl from across the field one practice before a game. (As soon as he mentions that he played baseball for the Florida Marlins, I have to use all of my strength to resist bragging about my baseball-playing husband).

Tyler simply couldn't take his eyes off this girl, so he came up with a foolproof plan: throw the ball in her direction and make her bring it back to him.

They'll be dating celebrating their one year anniversary this May.

I laugh to myself now as I type the tale, knowing in hindsight that Tyler spends his time training dogs when he's not training for baseball.

"I don't like her, I love her".

The statement is instantaneously relatable and my husband and I both laugh out loud as the words escape Tyler's mouth.

One of the things I like most about this couple is that they both equally appreciate Hubs & Hers. Regan finally got her hands on one of our vintage flannels, but admittedly only because Tyler reminded her to set an alarm for our time-sensitive release. They both equally looked forward to today's meet up and Tyler confesses a hilarious photo idea he came up with on their drive from Stuart to Delray Beach. Hell yeah these guys were game for a quick impromptu shoot on a Wednesday afternoon on a public sidewalk.

We will most definitely be seeing these cuties again in the future & look forward to spending spontaneous afternoons with more of our local lovers.

P.S. kinda thinking I need a little somethin' with Mr Farina's name on it after peeping Regan's cute ass bead bracelet...

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https://www.hubsandhers.com/blogs/hello-lovers/meet-hannah-steven2018-02-14T09:16:00-05:002018-02-14T09:31:23-05:00MEET HANNAH & STEVENLindsey Farina
February 28th, 2018 will commemorate our third year of marriage. That means we're also approaching the third anniversary of Hubs & Hers. I still have a hard time believing that Mr Farina has survived these last few years with me. He's got a few gray hairs to show for it but no one ages more gracefully than my handsome husband. As Hubs & Hers grows, our relationship evolves and so does our outlook on partnerships. We're dedicated to featuring only the most sincere of loves, the realest relationships, the truest companions.

We hit the jackpot with Hannah & Steven.

HOW THEY MET. Hannah and Steven first crossed paths six years ago. They met through a mutual friend who strictly instructed Steven to keep his hands off her adorable, blonde friend. This seemingly small instruction was an impossible one to follow and their chemistry quickly ignited a flame. The romance was short lived because, as we all know, timing is everything. They parted ways, unbeknownst to them that they would be reunited again.

FAST FORWARD FIVE YEARS. Steven comes to Hannah's mind one afternoon as she strolls the isles of Whole Foods. Much time has passed, but she decides to bite the bullet and texts Steven. To her dismay, she receives the dreaded 'new number, who's this?' text message, but a bruised ego can't keep these two apart. Their old spark immediately ignites and Steven just so happens to be visiting in the coming week. As soon as Steven lays eyes on Hannah again, he can't help but get that second first kiss right out of the way. Three months later, he moves from Orlando to South Florida to be with Hannah and they dive in almost exactly where they left off.

Since moving in together, Hannah & Steven have added one more to their team.

Their rescue pup, Chester, feels like the final piece of the puzzle.

Remember that undeniable chemistry I mentioned earlier?

Yeah, well I'll vouch for that shit.

We got to experience the electricity up close and personal andladies and gentlemen, it was real. What a pleasure it was to capture such authentic moments on camera.

This photoshoot will forever be a favorite for me. I can still hear Hannah's contagious laugh as Steven airplanes bites of Bolay into her mouth. He gently strums his ukulele and serenades his little spoon a Jack Johnson oldie but goodie. When they grow old, they'll remember these precious moments because they'll have the laugh lines to show for it.

Shoutout to Steven.

Hannah, go ahead and bask in your 'Proud Girlfriend' moment.

No man on any photoshoot has ever been a better sport than this guy. Between the roses he bought for Hannah the day before and the ukulele, his props were on point. He had a smile from ear to ear from start to finish and was down for every single one of our crazy behind-the-scenes requests. Hannah is a lucky to gal to have him by her side.

STAY TUNED. You might have noticed all of the delicious 'bols' we were snacking on or perhaps the fresh juices peeking out of the fridge. That's because we've teamed up with Bolay for our juiciest GIVEAWAY ever!!!! We'll be announcing all of the details tomorrow.

When Living Fresh first reached out to us, we were a little reserved. We've turned down so many collaborations in the past, mostly because Hubs & Hers has always been just the hub & I. Our main priority has always been to keep things authentic and the idea of incorporating outside influences felt daunting. However, after our first night's sleep on our Living Fresh sheets, we couldn't resist a meeting and after a ride down their extreme indoor office slide, we were sold. A random tuk tuk parked in the middle of open concept cubicles and rooms dedicated solely to mediation, yoga and ping-pong upstairs.

Add it to our list of goals: an office space as bad ass as Living Fresh.

With products as dreamy as theirs, creating plush his & hers pillows was the perfect plan for a Hubs & Hers x Living Fresh Giveaway:HIS BABE, and finally, HER BABE.

My husband and I were adamant that we chose the couple to photograph for this project. All of our content has always been amateurly shot by me and each and every couple we've worked with have been real life partners. We've rejected pairs in the past for simply not being Hubs & Hers-y enough, so a stock photo couple just wouldn't suffice.

We posted a vague Instagram story, unwilling to share any juicy details but desperate to find the local lovers of our dreams. We were shocked by how couples reached out to us with open hearts, willing to expose their relationship and join in on this top secret project.

One name, in particular, stood out. Far from the usual female name-oriented handles, @itsjohnday looked familiar to me. I opened his direct message and immediately remembered why. He was engaged to the most beautiful banged brunette. My husband had actually chosen this duo as one of the three winning couples out of a thousand that entered our 20k giveaway! John had since purchased more Hubs & Hers gear than any babe deserves, including a one-of-a-kind vintage His Babe vest (a surprise for his finance to bring on her bachelorette trip). At that very moment, Rachel was actually on her bachelorette trip, wearing said denim, when John reached out to surprise her yet again. He managed to charm both his and Rachel's boss' and scored late-notice Thursdays off work and the plan was in motion! They were to leave Sarasota at 4 AM and trek 200 miles southeast to Delray Beach, Florida.

It was our sincerest pleasure to meet Rachel and John. By their names, you may believe this couple to be ordinary, but that could not be farther from the truth. The Bangs & The Beard, as we now know them, are basically the best friend couple you've always wanted to double date with but didn't know actually existed. A heart with the word 'staples' is tattooed on the inside of John's arm, commemorating an inside joke from the days of their secret office romance. A tattoo of Rachel's face sits on the top his left thigh. We found out about that guy when John and Rachel slipped into their matching his & hers santa shorts. Yes, red velvet shorts lined with white faux fur and even a pretend belt with gold buckle. That was the moment I knew we found our couple.

I knew we'd be a fan of this duo from the moment I learned that we only had one acquaintance in common, and it just so happened to be one of my dearest old friends, Natalie Corcino. Rachel and John met Natalie, and her now husband Bobby, while wedding planningand have since become good friends.

Now normally, I would gush on and on about John and Rachel's engagement. I would delve into the intimate details of how John created a book for Rachel and then secretly planted it in the Oxford Exchange. I would describe the way Rachel's eyes smiled as her and John narrated the day of October 1, 2016 from the back seat of the Hubs & Hers mobile, but what do you need me for when your proposal gets featured on How He Asked!!!

One might say I have a type:brunette babes and bearded men, however this couple has so much more to offer than a beautifully candid photo. These two liked minded individuals share our outlook on creating your own success together. They spilled the beans about a private business idea they've been brainstorming about since their engagement and we hope that our short time spent together inspires them to pursue their plan.

We'll be staying tuned to see what The Bangs & The Beard are up to next!

It was a must for me to incorporate a little white dress, that I once wore to Mr Farina and I's intimate backyard reception, into this shoot. I loved the dress when I wore it then and I fell in love all over again when Bobbie threw it on.

She stood their looking like a modern day Marilyn Monroe. She turned her back to me and revealed an unzipped zipper. I pulled up on the zipper, but it didn't budge. I pulled again, without prevail. I got down on my knees to get a better grip. No luck. I started to feel panicked as my sweaty finger tips failed to grip the tiny metal zipper and I could start to see the sweat glistening on the small of Bobbie's back. Then, like a knight in shining armor, Jason came to the rescue. A swift, strong tug and the dress was zipped, fitting this damsel in distress like a glove. You never know how much you need your partner until you can't zip your own zipper.

As soon as we closed the trunk of the Hubs & Hers mobile, a friendly voice shouted from the sidewalk. "Congratulations!" they cheered to Bobbie and Jason, under the impression that we were commemorating their special day. "This will be good practice," Bobbie cooed to her groom-to-be, who was less slightly less excited than his fiancé about an afternoon full of photos.

This shoot was inspired by 'date night' meets 'bride and groom'. Jason by Bobbie's side, he was a vision in black. Our 'Give Em' The Finger' and 'Pretty Fly For A Married Guy' tees were just the right touch of groom-gone-causal. I had the perfect pair, an actual bride-and-groom-to-be with a wedding just two short months away.

HOW THEY MET. Bobbie was a bartender at Outback. Jason was a patron at her bar. She couldn't take her eyes off him from the moment he sat down. An attempt to impress him quickly left her mortified, after she hit her head trying to exit the bar. He laughed, she held his check hostage and the rest is history. If you can make a man laugh, you can make him do anything. They've been inseparable ever since.

Seeing the denim strewn over her shoulders, I wanted to keep every single jean jacket for myself. Fortunately for you, Mr Farina is fighting me on this one.

All of the vintage pieces seen here will be available to SHOP tomorrow at 1:00 pm sharp!

After we wrapped up, Bobbie got back into her make-shift dressing room, also referred to as the Hubs & Hers mobile. I was really excited about a small, recent purchase of ours: a clothes hanging bar for the car. We had laid down the back seats and converted 75% of the Jeep into a portable crawl-in closet. I loved the sound of the hangers clinking with every turn of the wheel and I had no intention of turning the Hubs & Hers mobile back into a normal form of transportation until Hurricane Irma came around.

Our bride-to-be sat on the back bumper, smiling from ear to ear as she told me and the Mr about how she first met Jason. We teased all the drivers who were desperately searching for a somewhere to park, as the four of us chatted comfortably in our prime parallel spot on Pineapple Grove. Jason would love to have six children with Bobbie. A football team of his very own. Five boys, followed by one girl. We laughed about a story of Jason wearing Bobbie's HIS BABE hat to Home Depot and they shared recommendations for their favorite date night spots.

Bobbie already has some Hubs & Hers gear of her own, but we had to send these two home with a little more, including our new HITCHED hat for her and a Pretty Fly For A Married Guy tee for him. November 4th, is right around the corner and we felt responsible for getting these guys honeymoon ready!

We hope that these two treasure these photos as much as we do after they say 'I do'.

xo Mrs Farina

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https://www.hubsandhers.com/blogs/hello-lovers/meet-cari-teddy2017-08-13T11:23:00-04:002017-08-13T12:37:15-04:00MEET CARRI & TEDDYLindsey Farina
One of the things I have enjoyed most about Hubs & Hers is writing this Local Lovers blog. It has given my partner and I the opportunity to meet some remarkable duos and the platform to share their love stories.

Carri and Teddy are one of those couples.

I thought I had died and gone to heaven when Carri reached out to us. Her beauty was obvious, but she really hit home when she began to reminisce about details of meeting Teddy at work. Nostalgia struck me, as fond memories of crushing on my then-boss, now-husband danced around in my head.

HOW HE ASKED HER TO MOVE IN. Like most of us, these two were unable to avoid frequent slumber parties prior to the official move-in. However, Teddy knew that asking Carri to share a home together was something that needed to be extraordinary. Maybe I'm biased, but I'd say he nailed it.

Teddy secretly purchased a set of our his & hers matching shirts. He paired this small token of his affection with a card, written from the heart and ending on this note:

"...I want theses two items of clothing to be hung up first in our closet, once you say YES to moving in with me".

Teddy isn't the only one in this relationship with creative ways of showing his love. The ray bans you see in the photos above were a special gift from Carri. These custom glasses have an intimate message engraved on the inside, for Teddy's eyes only, however the temples are comprised completely of photos of the two of them.

NOW WHAT. Since Carri has moved in, the household has grown from one to seven. It all started innocently, of course, with a bowl of cat food by the door here and there. Escalating swiftly from stray visitor to home intruder, Powder quickly become the newest (uninvited) roommate. Shortly after she moved in, Teddy and Carri noticed her belly looking a little larger. They took her to the vet to make sure everything was okay, but left the office without any substantial answers. It only took a few days to discover that Powder was pregnant and had been plotting the purrrfect location for the delivery of the newest roommates: their microfiber sectional sofa.

As if we couldn't love this couple any more, Teddy and Carri are now proud parents of five, including Powder, MJ, Willis, Compote and Runt.

We look forward to keeping in touch with these two and cannot wait to see what the future has in store for them.

P.S. Mr Farina and I are currently watching The Office, for his second and my third time, so you can imagine the workplace romance feels are real around the Farina household right now. Jim and Pam, if you're reading this, we're on our way to Scranton.

If you don't know what the hell I am referencing, you must forfeit the next 4 days, 3 hours and 30 minutes of your life and binge watch this show with your significant other. (Hint: you can find it on Netflix).

We'd LOVE to hear about your undeniable office romances! Share in the comments below or email us your story to be featured on our next Local Lovers blog.

I'd had my eye on these two for a while now. Fabiana and I are 'Instagram friends', if you must know. I'd see the dreamiest photos of Sammi and his babe on my feed, best described as effortlessly romantic, which seems far too rare these days.

I was unsure if our love was mutual until the day Fabiana snagged a pair of our keychains for her and her big spoon. I knew then and there that I could not resist hunting them down and begging them to be our next featured local lovers.

I was really looking forward to meeting this pair. Sammi brought his overalls, as promised, and a head full of thick, dark curls. Fabiana strolled up flashing those big, pearly whites and my heart dropped to the floor. They entered our couch-less living room and sprawled a bag of Fabiana's clothes across the floor. How did she know one of my biggest fears? Exposed bra straps. She not only packed a strapless bra, but also a standard bra, a criss-cross bra, a lacy bralette and even a set sticky boobs (plus perfectly fitting high waisted jeans and his and hers matching sneaks) but I was already smitten with this kitten. I knew she would be able to pull off the powder blue, faux fur 80's bikini I inherited from my mother-in-law. This couple has killer style and we had a blast mixing Hubs & Hers pieces with clothes from their own closets.

CALLED IT! The effortless romance is real. I saw it with my own two eyes. Fabiana really is Sammi's little spoon. His arms wrap perfectly around her petite frame and they seem the most at ease when holding one another.

We hopped out of the Hubs & Hers mobile and walked up to a sketchy coin laundromat from right out of my dreams, vintage arcade games and all. Sammi and Fabiana stood together on the sidewalk, sun blazing on their bronzed skin. It was an especially hot Florida afternoon.

"Just be yourselves" I coaxed the duo, but they were way ahead of me. Sammi reached over and gently held Fabiana's cheek as she gazed up at him. An enormous smile took over her face and I could feel the love from 12 feet away.

After taking over the laundromat, we headed to a local plant nursery. I had been dying to shoot at this location, but I couldn't bring just any couple to Johnny Mango's. Owned and operated by local husbands Danny and Ellwood in Delray Beach, FL for 26 years, this whimsical place is special. We threw one of our vintage his babe button downs on Fabiana and made ourselves right at home.

Spending my Saturday with these two was like soup for my soul. Both in their very early 20's, they shared their passions for music and fashion and their dreams of moving to New York together. They wanted to know all about how Hubs & Hers came to be. I couldn't help but feel grateful as I retold the tales of painting old button downs on the floor of our one bedroom apartment, remembering my commitment to finally leave my job to pursue my passion. So much time has flown by since then, my husband by my side every step of the way.

We wish these young lovers nothing but endless adventure together.

xo Mrs Farina

To snag any of the goodies these brunette babes were rocking, SHOP Hubs & Hers!

Also, probably not possible, but if you want to attempt to look as flawless as Fabiana did all day, despite the 100 degree Florida humidity, check out BeautyBySP.

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https://www.hubsandhers.com/blogs/hello-lovers/meet-mikey-cami2017-06-16T18:34:00-04:002017-06-17T10:03:51-04:00MEET MIKEY & CAMILindsey Farina
Bartending in Delray Beach, Mr Farina has the pleasure of meeting locals who love Hubs & Hers. Every Friday evening at approximately 3 am, my husband returns home from work, nestles into bed next to me and I battle with my eyelids as he tells me tales from the night of. On rare occasion, I hear of couples who have left a lasting impression.

HOW THEY MET. Cami beams at me from the back seat of the Hubs & Hers mobile as I beg her for details of the very first day she laid eyes on her now husband. All I see are teeth and it's contagious. I can't help but smile back at her, but her eyes are already locked on Mikey.

The day started as 'one of those days', in the worst kind of ways. A friend insisted that Cami come out for a drink and get out of her funk and after hours of pleading, she reluctantly succumbed to the invite. Little did she know, as soon as she walked up to the bar, she would see HIM. (WARNING: We may never know who actually saw who first. Both Cami and Mikey insist that they were the first to lay eyes on the other. Either way, we'd call it love at first sight.)

He had her at hello. From their initial introduction, they were attached at the hip (or rather the hand). Cami boasts to me and the Mr about how she held Mikey's hand that very first day. The two ended up staying out later than any of their friends could bear, unwilling to let the evening come to an end. Mikey proudly chimes in that despite the fact that his phone had died, Cami wasn't going to let him get away that easily. With their magical evening coming to an end, she diligently gathered all of the information necessary to stalk him. She knew from the moment she met him that she was going to marry this man.

MARRIED LIFE. These lovers have been inseparable since day one, however they opted for a more traditional route and waited until after they were legally wed to move in together.

Now here they are, celebrating seven fun-filled months as husband & wife/roomies. The thought of these two growing old together makes my heart feel full.Despite the short about of time we have spent with Mikey & Cami, it is clear that their love is uniquely sincere. The adoration they have for one another is transparent and there is true comfort in their companionship. They are vocal about their feelings and couldn't hide their infatuation with one another if they tried their hardest. It was a real pleasure watching these two from behind the lens and we wish them nothing but continued happiness together.

If you had your eye on anything these young lovers were wearing, be sure to check out Hubs & Hers!

If you and yours are interested in being the next couple featured on our Local Lovers blog, contact us at hubsandhers@gmail.com! To be eligible, be sure to include your location, love story and Instagram account.

Mr Farina and I had the pleasure of celebrating the nuptials of Jess and Garrett and it is wonderful to see them, just shy of a year later, smiling as much as they did on their big day.

LOVE AT FIRST SITE. Jess and Garrett laugh out loud, eyes smiling, as they begin to explain their online meeting and jokingly accuse one another of being the first to make contact.

I love asking couples this question: How did you meet? Such a brief sentence, seemingly insignificant because you've been asked this question dozens of times before without anyone ever really caring how you met. Until now.

Mr Farina and I both knew Jess before ever even meeting one another, however we cannot give her any credit for our introduction. Our paths crossing was inevitable. What we can thank her for is introducing us to the Diamantides crew! We were hooked on Garrett's wicked Boston accent from the moment we met him.

MARRIED LIFE. With almost a year under their belts, we were so excited for Jess & Garrett to get to rock all of our favorite married gear.

These two are chronic 'renters', just like me & the Mr, waiting to settle down until they've found the perfect place to plant roots. Even though they currently reside in Florida, Jess has become a true Boston sports fanatic and Garrett has become the ultimate Instagram husband, helping his wife pursue her beauty blog and supporting her make up addiction. We'd like to call their kids fur babies, but with two Sphynx cats, they've got the best of both worlds!

SHOP NOW to snag any of the Hubs & Hers pieces Jess & Garrett were rocking!

PS if you were digging this bronzed babe's make up, you better check out her Instagram account @gorjess for lots of fun health & beauty scoop!

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https://www.hubsandhers.com/blogs/hello-lovers/meet-sean-stefania2017-05-01T11:47:00-04:002017-05-01T12:19:48-04:00MEET SEAN & STEFANIALindsey Farina
My husband and I had a very special anniversary to celebrate yesterday. We woke up early, made a coffee for the road and packed up the car. As we pulled away from home, my phone vibrated and I was notified that someone had mentioned @hubsandhers in their Instagram story. My excitement flew into overdrive as I laid eyes on two of our most loyal shoppers packing up their Hubs & Hers gear and heading to the same destination as us.

Meet Sean and Stefania.

They are huge advocates for supporting local businesses and have been shopping Hubs & Hers since the beginning. They own almost everything we've ever created and have been celebrating birthdays, Valentine's Days and anniversaries with us since their first, when Sean surpirsed Stefania with Beard & Butt coffee mugs.

Yesterday, we had the honor of helping them get creative with anniversary number two.

I knew I loved these two before I met them, but I fell even deeper when they showed up to Combat Club with a big ol' box of fresh, hand crafted Nani's doughnuts for the special occasion.

HOW THEY MET. Stefania is my kinda gal. She understands that dating is like sharing nachos. When you see the chip you want, you better take it or someone else will. She and Sean knew of one another through mutual friends and once she had her eye on him, it was all over. First, she nonchalantly liked ~ 12 of his photos on Instagram, just to get her feet wet. A few weeks later, she "slid into my DM", said Sean. He was visiting Orlando for a work related event and Stefania was still a student at the University of Central Florida. That DM was all Sean needed to be lured into a first date and they were inseparable from that moment on.

Sean returned home to Delray, but the love survived long distance until Stefania graduated and took a job in Miami. We are very excited to share that in just a few short weeks, the two will be officially moving in together!

FUTURE PLANS. Sean and Stefania already have their hearts set on a bigger home with more bedrooms and a large yard so they can expand their family! There is no doubt in my mind that an engagement will be coming in 2017.

Mr Farina and I had been looking forward to meeting this couple for a while now and after doing so, they are even more Hubs & hers than we could have ever dreamed.

Thank you, Sean and Stefania, for sharing this special day with us!

xo Mrs Farina

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https://www.hubsandhers.com/blogs/hello-lovers/meet-the-diamantides2016-09-06T13:33:00-04:002016-09-06T14:47:27-04:00MEET THE DIAMANTIDESLindsey Farina
I walk into the Diamantides's home and immediately start drooling. One would think Restoration Hardware, West Elm and Target just gave birth in the middle of her family room. Their humble abode is cozy, Pinterest-perfect, with a soft palette of neutral tones and a remarkable blend of high-end and affordable home decor. Not one ill-advised accessory. Not one piece of furniture I wouldn’t kill to have in my own home. I suddenly spy a killer distressed wood accent wall that has Stacie's name all over it. Of course this cool wife DIYs.

While her hub is out of the house, she chats about him fondly and I get all the intimate scoop on this dreamy Mr. & Mrs. We sip mimosas and attempt to gain liquid courage as we chat about how little I plan on letting her wear for our pictures.

HOW THEY MET. Stacie had ended a long term relationship and lost her job and was on a path of self discovery. No man needed for this journey. (But that’s how it always happens, isn’t it? When you’re not looking, the love of your life will fall right into your lap). A friend soon set her up with an interview for a graphic design job AND had the perfect guy to set her up with too. Her brand new boss’ best friend.

Stacie was adamant about not jumping into another relationship but she couldn’t deny the chemistry when Nick made visits to the office. You can't fight fate. We chuckle now about how Stacie was the first one to ask Nick out. We even have their very first convo to share.

Secretly, I laugh even harder as nostalgia strikes, remembering the cheesy Facebook message I first sent to Mr. Farina that started it all...

HOW HE COURTED HER. A man that goes out of his way to surprise you with coffee on your desk every morning before work? You marry that man.

A smile creeps along Stacie's face as she remembers another fond dating past time. An innocent trip to the mall with Nick and a friend. Strolling through Intermix, (before this style goddess could afford Intermix) Stacie spotted a dress she loved but would never treat herself to. Days later, Nick picked Stacie up with a sweet surprise. In the front seat of his car was the dress. I smile at Stacie, watching love ooze out of her pores as she mentions that this dress is still hanging in her closet.

MARRIED LIFE. Nick gets home and the 8 years of memories Stacie has shared with me are confirmed true. They greet each other with warm smiles and Nick joins right in our conversation about his questionable apparel choice from the beginning of their relationship. I watch, like a player on the side lines, witnessing my 'Instagram goals' couple in real life. This is one genuinely happy hub, ready to please his beautiful wife and play dress up for a bit.

We head upstairs so that I can salivate over the rest of their home. First thing I spot, his and hers closets. Shoes from floor to ceiling and more clothes than two humans could possibly wear in a lifetime. I don’t know who likes to shop more, Stacie or Nick. (I suppose you would need his and hers closets to match your his and hers Range Rovers though. Try to contain your envy). We scour their closets for their funnest beard paraphernalia by Beard King to mix and match with our fave Hubs & Hers coffee mugs.

Stacie tells me that her and Nick are more in love and more attracted to each other than the day they first met and two minutes into the photoshoot, that statement is confirmed. Her ring blinds my every time my camera flash ricochets off the diamonds, but I don't mind. Nothing is more magical than capturing chemistry through the lens. Nick’s appreciation of his wife was apparent and his kind words gave Stacie the guts to rock all of the tiny leotards I begged her to put on.

Eight years and two children later, it is apparent that this man loves her even more than the day he married her. These two understand that marriage is work. 'We're not perfect but we never give up". Together means a forever.

xo Mrs Farina

PS if you enjoyed readying about this couple, you will simply adore this cool wife's style & design blog, Will Work For Fashion. Keep up with her shopaholism, get the scoop on where she snags all of her steals & see how she styles her newest Hubs & Hers pieces!

These two have the kind of relationship that is envied by many. The kind of duo that has mastered best-friendship within a romantic relationship. Many want this kind of relationship, think they have this kind of relationship, but not all are able to achieve both. It was sweet to watch them joke around and pick fun on one another while we took some casual, candid shots. Their banter was effortless and loving. They even managed to remain cheerful, happy and lighthearted, despite the mosquito swarms and Florida humidity.

Mr. & Mrs. Van Wyk met five years ago. Savanah was visiting her cousin in South Africa and had only 3 days left of her trip when she first laid eyes on Johan. She approached him with a smile and a shot of chocolate vodka and game of rugby turned into a week extension of her trip. She knew then that there was something special about him.

Johan & Savannah are both originally from South Africa, but live locally in Boca Raton as husband and wife. They're looking to buy their first home and hope to have kids in the future. Johan plans on having enough to make a rugby team of his own! Until then, a good bottle of red wine, sushi and cuddling on the couch with their chocolate labs will do just fine.

Loved having such smokin' hot married couple to show off our new hub & wife goodies! We're introducing a newhusband's tee AND bringing back our vintagebutton downs! Each is one-of-a-kind, so if you had your eye on any of the gems that Savannah was rocking, don't miss out!